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Pfingst Animal Acres Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 208 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Forest Park, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- 25 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Pfingst Animal Acres Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Laid-back park (dog run) featuring trails, ponds and views of the lake.
What runners say about Pfingst Animal Acres Park
“The managed garden is beautiful, and the little artwork statues are charming.”
“Cozy park designed for the surrounding community - fairly flat, short mostly shaded walking trail, open grassy area in the middle, and few parking slots.”
“This small neighborhood park is a favorite among local dog walkers: We saw maybe a dozen of them when we stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a quick picnic.”
This small neighborhood park is a favorite among local dog walkers: We saw maybe a dozen of them when we stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a quick picnic. The park has flowers and native plants for every season, but spring is especially lovely.
A beautiful little park with a trail around it. Would be quite accessable to people using wheelchairs, except there's a bit of a hill if you want to get down to the platform over the creek, and then back up.
This Park in Lake Forest Park is a exellente place to walk your animals it has a great locations for the to explore and enjoy the wilderness around it as well is centric. Come prepared for good time.
Serene park with massive trees, a garden, a small picnic shelter, and a creek running by. There are a few picnic tables and an outhouse.
Trail conditions & character
“This small neighborhood park is a favorite among local dog walkers: We saw maybe a dozen of them when we stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a quick picnic.”
“There is a bit that lets you overlook one of the nearby streams and volunteer vegetable gardens here as well.”
“Was only here momentarily and did not see any additional services such as a restroom or anything of that nature.”
“There are several handicap parking places on level ground, but some of the upfront parking spots aren't level, so watch your step getting in/out of your vehicle.”
“Would be quite accessable to people using wheelchairs, except there's a bit of a hill if you want to get down to the platform over the creek, and then back up.”
“Cozy park designed for the surrounding community - fairly flat, short mostly shaded walking trail, open grassy area in the middle, and few parking slots.”
“There are several handicap parking places on level ground, but some of the upfront parking spots aren't level, so watch your step getting in/out of your vehicle.”
“Cute little park with a short hard-packed dirt trail (about 1/4 mile loop).”
“There's a drinking fountain, which was thankfully turned on during our last visit, and it included a dog-level water dish.”
“Cute little park with a short hard-packed dirt trail (about 1/4 mile loop).”
Plan your run at Pfingst Animal Acres Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Loop distance25 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityoflfp.gov
- Phone(206) 368-5440
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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